Amazing what a few extra FPS can do on GTL

[FourWheelDrift]

I have been trying the new Cadwell track with a base level model (Arbarth - standard model) and running on DX9 I was only getting around 22-25fps sometimes dropping down to 19 in the twisty bits at the end. I have been struggling to better a 1m40s laptime.

Decided to reconfigure GTL and run it on DX7 mode. Now my FPS moves between 90FPS and 55FPS on the slowest parts and straight away did a 1m37s. !

If I gain that much I might run the online races in DX7 as it can slow down on there when other cars are around, possible top tip for you guys too

[UncleDave]

I find the stutters even more annoying than low framrates

[FourWheelDrift]

Try with VSync off or On. Try both.

The only stutters I ever get are when my PC's HDD starts to do something, that's annoying.

[FourWheelDrift]

Just tried Hockenheim short in DX7 mode, gone half a second quicker straight away. I'm staying in DX7 for now

[UncleDave]

Don't think Nordschleife works in DX7 though that's not much of a prob if you don't use it though.

Tried the VSync, no joy

[pentoman]

Stutters are a bummer indeed... check motherboard/chipset drivers.

[rebelstar]

You can also turn off your virus scanner (if you have one) which might prevent HDD access causing stutters. GTL shouldn't be accessing the disk very much once you're on-track.

[UncleDave]

Yep, tried all this..
Seems to be mainly on the corners, so I suspected a FF issue...

I might buy another stick of RAM in a month or two after all my debts have cleared

[diver944]

ARRRRRG

Someone (probably PVA ) had set my config to DX9 (probably to play the Nordschleife)

Turned it back to DX7 and tried a few laps of Hockenheim and instantly knocked 3 seconds off my 1:21 from Sunday night. Dontcha just love computers

[davyboy]

How do you change it?

[FourWheelDrift]

Configure GTL Legends, shortcut either in the 10tacle/GTL folder on your start menu or in the GTL folder itself called GTLConfig.